GD support thread

[AmeliePoulain]

Hello

Those of you who have previously been on diet control and had to switch to medication at what point were your numbers not considered well controlled?

I am doing OK at the moment, things have got a bit more tough in the past few weeks though

 

[NatalieW]

Last time I was pregnant, I was diagnosed at 28wks. Went onto medication at 29wks. I was getting readings of 9+ and was starving. So upped food and medication was the answer.

So far this time my numbers are better but I'm only 19wks.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Last time I was pregnant, I was diagnosed at 28wks. Went onto medication at 29wks. I was getting readings of 9+ and was starving. So upped food and medication was the answer.

So far this time my numbers are better but I'm only 19wks.

Thanks

I have to be under 6 after 2 hours and am only getting the occasional 6.2 or 6.4 but it is creeping up.

I just kind of want to know exactly when they will consider the need to look at medication if I need it - I just want to be prepared really.

 

[KRobbo]

Last time I was pregnant, I was diagnosed at 28wks. Went onto medication at 29wks. I was getting readings of 9+ and was starving. So upped food and medication was the answer.

So far this time my numbers are better but I'm only 19wks.

Thanks

I have to be under 6 after 2 hours and am only getting the occasional 6.2 or 6.4 but it is creeping up.

I just kind of want to know exactly when they will consider the need to look at medication if I need it - I just want to be prepared really.

Hi!
So sorry you have gotten it again. When I had it though my numbers had to be below 7, I would have been so happy with a 6.4! I was put on insulin when pretty much every meal was over 7. 1 higher reading a day was ok but more than that was an issue.

Katie x

 

[AmeliePoulain]

Last time I was pregnant, I was diagnosed at 28wks. Went onto medication at 29wks. I was getting readings of 9+ and was starving. So upped food and medication was the answer.

So far this time my numbers are better but I'm only 19wks.

Thanks

I have to be under 6 after 2 hours and am only getting the occasional 6.2 or 6.4 but it is creeping up.

I just kind of want to know exactly when they will consider the need to look at medication if I need it - I just want to be prepared really.

Hi!
So sorry you have gotten it again. When I had it though my numbers had to be below 7, I would have been so happy with a 6.4! I was put on insulin when pretty much every meal was over 7. 1 higher reading a day was ok but more than that was an issue.

Katie x

Hello!

Was under 7 2 hours post meal or 1?

 

[KRobbo]

2 hrs x

 

[ticking.clock]

What are the risks of unmanaged GD?

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Hello Ladies... Im a little concerned that i maybe developing gestational diabetes again .. i mean is it even possible to get it at like nearly 17 weeks?

I had it with my 1st son when i was like 37weeks or something, i just remember i was told that by the time there changed my diet etc then my son will of been born...

This pregnancy, last week i just noticed how all of a sudden i started to feel extremely tred, extremely thirsty and also pins and needles in my hands and feet :/ Im seeing midwife on wednesday and so ill raise my concerns with her then.

Im not sure if the 2 can be linked or not... but before i fell pregnant i got one of those free diabetes checks as i felt like i had the same symptoms and it was 5.7 and i think anything of 6 or above was to be looked further into???

 

[NatalieW]

Babee_bugs, as you developed it late in last pregnancy you should have already had a GTT test. I think I developed mine at 12wks, but due to last pregnancy I had to be tested at 16wks and 22wks and again at 28wks. I have been feeling much better, not so thirsty or tired.

 

[AmeliePoulain]

I was diagnosed late in my first pregnancy (36+5) but in this pregnancy had to start being careful with diet around 16 weeks and I decided to contact my GD team at 20 weeks because it was getting tough and I needed support - so yes, it is normal for it to kick in earlier with second babies.

I declined GTT and chose to self monitor from 16 weeks just because I don't feel that the GTT is a great test for me...also they werent going to offer it to me til 28 weeks (which would not be good if they had waited that long!)

 

[Babee_Bugs]

see i didnt get it with my 2nd son!! But then i cant remember ever having a test done for it?? But were talking like 6 years ago now lol so maybes i did i cant remember... i cant remember the last 5 minutes, nevermind 6 years ago :/

Im gonna check it up with the midwife, im already High Risk as it is bleurghhh so just really hope i dont have it again

I can honestly feel myself Crashing down.. Im having to revert to some chocolate or something sweet to sort of kick start me back up again!!! Just feel sooo awful and drained

 

[NatalieW]

Try some orange juice to raise you

 

[hopefulfor09]

Hello

Those of you who have previously been on diet control and had to switch to medication at what point were your numbers not considered well controlled?

I am doing OK at the moment, things have got a bit more tough in the past few weeks though

My fasting number was consistently above 5.2 so I was put on bed time long lasting insulin. I have needed to increase my dosage as pregnancy progressed. Now I am also on a fast acting insulin before breakfast because my 2 hour post meal number was creeping up to 7. My endocrinologist says its normal for GD to get more difficult to control, because our insulin resistance increases as pregnancy progresses.

 

[rainkat]

Hello Ladies

I'm so happy to have found this thread. I'm 18 weeks and about a week ago I started noticing I was thirsty all the time. I've been waking up 3 or 4 times a night to get up and have a drink. I called my midwife Tuesday, had my 3 hour test yesterday and am waiting for results.

I'm trying to stay positive but I am worried. My dad has type 1 diabetes and my last baby was 9 lb 10 oz.

Was anyone else symptomatic this early and not have to go on insulin? I'm hoping to have a homebirth but using insulin would mean we have to have baby in hospital

 

[NatalieW]

raincat.

I got diagnosed at 18weeks. So yes it is possible to get it picked up early. I am diet controlled at moment but my levels are rising I am noticing. While your waiting I would do some research into a Low GI diet and see if you can start making changes already.

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Well spoke to midwife who quickly got me an appointment for tomorrow...

so now im fasting till i go at 9:55am... I just sooooooo pray that it comes back normal!.. i think panic is starting to set in!, i got my Blood tested before i was pregnant i felt the same, i felt Bleurghhh, thirsty alot and tired alot etc and my result then was 5.6 or 5.7 something like that :/ i hope im just worrying for nothing!!!...

Ive made changes to my diet already, trying my best to stick to water or milk and also get lots of healthy food into me... Irregardless if i have it or not, i needed a right good kick up the bum to start healthy eating

 

[rainkat]

My test came back negative

Good luck with yours tomorrow Babee

 

[amjon]

Should I call the doctor for a fasting of 102? I know she said to call if I got 1 hour post first bite of 135 or higher and that was 115 last night.

 

[GoldieLocs]

Hello Ladies

I'm so happy to have found this thread. I'm 18 weeks and about a week ago I started noticing I was thirsty all the time. I've been waking up 3 or 4 times a night to get up and have a drink. I called my midwife Tuesday, had my 3 hour test yesterday and am waiting for results.

I'm trying to stay positive but I am worried. My dad has type 1 diabetes and my last baby was 9 lb 10 oz.

Was anyone else symptomatic this early and not have to go on insulin? I'm hoping to have a homebirth but using insulin would mean we have to have baby in hospital

My dad had diabetes as well, so does my half brother, so it runs in my family.

I've had it in both of my previous pregnancies, but this time around it started at 12 weeks. Right now it is diet controlled, but previously I was on meds...hope it doesnt go that way...but I'm sure it will.

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Well im guessing its good news, as i havent heard from the hospital! i still havent had a letter either :/